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Omar Abdullah dismisses poaching fears, says UCC decision rests with Parliament

Omar Abdullah dismissed fears of MLA poaching in J&K and said the Uniform Civil Code must ultimately be decided by Parliament, not individual states.

Srinagar MP Ruhullah claims Yusuf Pathan was threatened with ‘bulldozer action’; Mahua Moitra slams BJP

A social media post by Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered a political controversy, with TMC MP citing the incident to question "bulldozer politics".

120+ eminent personalities urge Parliament to restore J&K statehood

Over 120 distinguished individuals including former civil servants have called on Members of Parliament to push for the immediate restoration of J&K's statehood.

Er Rashid sworn in as Baramulla MP amid custody parole from Tihar Jail

Abdul Rashid Sheikh, commonly known as Er Rashid, was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for the Baramulla Lok Sabha segment on Friday.

NIA gives consent for Kashmiri leader Engineer Rashid’s MP oath

The NIA gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashid, to take oath as a Member of Parliament (MP) on July 25.

National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah takes oath in Kashmiri language

For a change, National Conference Member Parliament and prominent Shia cleric Agha Ruhullah on Monday took oath in the Kashmiri language.

Will victorious candidates jailed for terror charges take oath as MPs?

Two candidates currently lodged in prison on terror charges emerged winners in the just-concluded parliamentary election, giving rise to an unusual situation.

Parliament passes budget bills for Jammu and Kashmir, highlights key allocations

The Parliament has approved the Revised Estimates for 2023-24 and Interim Budget 2024-25 for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, commencing discussions.

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J&K Govt allows eligible employees to opt for Old Pension Scheme

J&K has allowed eligible employees recruited against pre-December 24, 2009 posts to make a one-time switch from NPS to the Old Pension Scheme.

Ajmer Sightseeing Guide: Famous Religious Sites, Historical Landmarks & Local Experiences

There is a lot to discover in Ajmer, whether you are visiting for religious purposes or just want to learn more about Rajasthan outside of its more well-known cities.

J&K Science Congress 2026 to be held at IUST

IUST and JKSTIC will host J&K Science Congress 2026 from September 29 to October 1, featuring 26 technical sessions on science, innovation and technology.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.